Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-01-07 · 10103
Hazards
An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10103
Date
2010-01-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
Retailer(s)
ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry's Electronics, Ingram Micro, Radio Shack, SED/American Express, Synnex Corporation, SYX Distribution, Tech Data Corporation and other retailers nationwide and Amazon.com from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $650 and $1,150.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer's screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.